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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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